Monica Bonvicini's Chainswing sculptures hang in a deconsecrated Cremona church
Monica Bonvicini's solo exhibition 'And Rose' at the deconsecrated Church of San Carlo in Cremona features suspended Chainswing sculptures that appear to defy gravity. The works, made of galvanized steel, hang as swings in the nave, creating a tension between sacred and profane. Bonvicini, born in Venice in 1965, is known for exploring architecture, power structures, gender, and space. The 17th-century church, built during the Inquisition's golden age, amplifies the works' critique of female submission and stereotypes. The title 'And Rose' references Ken Loach's film 'Bread and Roses,' linking to feminist and social critique. The industrial aesthetic contrasts with the baroque polychrome marble, and the BDSM-tinged swings aim to provoke active intellectual engagement rather than passive contemplation. The exhibition is curated by Ludovica Palmieri.
Key facts
- Monica Bonvicini's solo exhibition 'And Rose' is held at the Church of San Carlo in Cremona.
- The exhibition features Chainswing sculptures made of galvanized steel, suspended as swings.
- The church is a deconsecrated 17th-century building from the Inquisition era.
- Bonvicini's work examines architecture, power, gender, and space.
- The title 'And Rose' references Ken Loach's film 'Bread and Roses'.
- The sculptures create a contrast between industrial metal and baroque polychrome marble.
- The exhibition aims to transform passive contemplation into active intellectual experience.
- Ludovica Palmieri is the author of the article and likely the curator.
Entities
Artists
- Monica Bonvicini
- Ken Loach
Institutions
- Artribune
Locations
- Cremona
- Italy
- Venice
- Church of San Carlo